LANGUAGES & BUSINESS 2010

The 9th LANGUAGES & BUSINESS conference came to a successful conclusion on May 5th. 230 professionals from 17 countries convened at Düsseldorf’s Hotel Lindner for two days to discuss and debate issues relating to multilingualism, intercultural competences and international business communication.

During the two conference days, practitioners showed how employees could successfully improve communication with international partners and which qualifications were needed by foreign language trainers to be able to teach such skills well. A wide range of topics, from innovative learning technologies and Foreign Languages & Communicative Strategies to best practices and intercultural training, were presented and discussed in workshops, lectures and working groups.

One highlight of the conference was the panel discussion ’Digitally Yours...’ – The Future of Language Training: Curses and Blessings of Today‘s Technology’ on May 5th. Experts from different countries discussed how new media could be integrated into training and what the advantages and disadvantages of this development were. Further information about the panel and the conference programme can be found here.

LANGUAGES & BUSINESS provides a platform for German and international HR professionals, trainers and coaches from companies and institutions to exchange experiences. At the concurrent trade exhibition, language training providers and publishers present their services and products.

Plans for LANGUAGES & BUSINESS 2011 are already under way. The exact date will be published here soon. The gathering will once again offer a unique opportunity to voice your opinions and join the discussion.